Quarter Window Glass: Service and Repair
REAR QUARTER WINDOW GLASSSpecial Tool(s):
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
All vehicles
WARNING: To prevent glass splinters from entering the eyes or cutting the hands, wear safety glasses and heavy gloves when cutting the glass from the vehicle.
1. Remove the C-pillar trim panels.
3-Door, 5-Door
2. CAUTION: Make sure the cutting blades are changed where the cutting depth changes to avoid damage to the body and trim panels.
NOTE:
- Some resistance may be encountered when cutting through the glass locating pegs in the lower corners of the glass.
- Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool while cutting.
Using the special tool, place the flat side of the knife against the quarter glass window. Start at the top and work towards the corners cutting to the given maximum depths:
1 20 mm
2 60 mm
3 75 mm
4 90 mm
Wagon
3. CAUTION: Make sure the cutting blades are changed where the cutting depth changes to avoid damage to the body and trim panels.
NOTE:
- Some resistance may be encountered when cutting through the glass locating pegs in the upper right and lower left corners of the glass.
- Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool while cutting.
Using the special tool, place the flat side of the knife against the quarter glass window. Start at the top and work towards the corners cutting to the given maximum depths:
1 20 mm
2 30 mm
3 50 mm
4 40 mm
4-Door
4. CAUTION: Make sure the cutting blades are changed where the cutting depth changes to avoid damage to the body and trim panels.
NOTE:
- Some resistance may be encountered when cutting through the glass locating pegs in the upper right and lower left corners of the glass.
- Lubricate the existing urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool while cutting.
Using the special tool, place the flat side of the knife against the quarter glass window. Start at the top and work towards the corners cutting to the given maximum depths:
1 20 mm
2 25 mm
3 45 mm
4 50 mm
5 55 mm
6 70 mm
7 150 mm
All vehicles
5. Remove the rear quarter window glass.
6. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any dirt or foreign material from the pinch weld.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When installing urethane installed glass parts, the vehicle must not be driven until the urethane adhesive has cured. At temperatures above 21°C (70°F) and relative humidities above 50%, adequate cure time is typically 24 hours. (Refer to Essex drive away chart for the cure times as temperatures and humidity vary.) Inadequate or incorrect curing can adversely affect the retention of the quarter window glass.
1. NOTE: Avoid scratching the pinch weld.
Trim the remaining urethane adhesive. The urethane adhesive must be smooth and free of cuts and contamination after trimming. Avoid touching the urethane adhesive after preparation.
2. Apply the urethane metal primer to any exposed or damaged metal on the pinch weld.
3. If reinstalling the original rear quarter window glass, remove the excess urethane adhesive.
4. Clean the rear quarter window glass with a non-alcohol based window cleaner.
5. CAUTION: Wipe off the urethane glass prep immediately after each application because it flash dries.
If installing a new rear quarter window glass, apply urethane glass prep twice around the glass surface to be urethaned.
6. If installing a new rear quarter window glass, apply urethane glass primer to the same area that was prepped in the previous step. Allow 5 minutes to dry.
7. Cut the urethane adhesive applicator tip to specification.
8. Apply a bead of urethane adhesive on top of the existing urethane bead on the pinch weld. Make sure that all gaps in the urethane adhesive are smoothed into one continuous bead.
9. Position the rear quarter window glass to the flange, and press the retaining tabs into the flange to engage.
10. Install the rear quarter window glass.
11. Check the rear quarter window glass installation for air or water leaks through the urethane seal.
12. Install the C-pillar trim panels.